1-15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Tigers | Didn't make offer to Rafael Soriano: The Detroit Tigers were not involved in making a run at Washington Nationals RP Rafael Soriano and never made him an offer, according...[+] to general manager Dave Dombrowski. The Tigers are prepared to give RP Bruce Rondon a chance to compete for the closer role with RPs Joaquin Benoit, Phil Coke and Octavio Dotel.

10-30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Tigers | Four players eligible for free agency: Detroit Tigers SP Anibal Sanchez, C Gerald Laird, CL Jose Valverde and OF Delmon Young are eligible for free agency, and general...[+] manager Dave Dombrowski plans to target Sanchez and Laird for re-signing. Two other players, SS Jhonny Peralta and RP Octavio Dotel, have club options the team is likely to pick up.

10-11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Tigers | Two have tense exchange: Detroit Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera and RP Octavio Dotel had a tense exchange after the Tigers' Game 4 loss in the ALDS. Dotel told...[+] Cabrera to address the media because it was his job as the leader of the team. Cabrera turned down all interview requests and sat at one of the tables in his dress clothes with his arms crossed. Dotel, still in uniform, sat at the other table and shook his head.

6-10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Tigers | Octavio Dotel might be available Tuesday: Detroit Tigers RP Octavio Dotel (elbow) and manager Jim Leyland both indicated that Dotel might be available to pitch Tuesday,...[+] June 12, against the Chicago Cubs. Dotel has not pitched in more than a week due to right elbow inflammation.

4-22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Tigers | Octavio Dotel reaches 700 career appearancesDetroit Tigers RP Octavio Dotel made his 700th career appearance Saturday, April 21, against the Texas Rangers....[+]Detroit Tigers RP Octavio Dotel made his 700th career appearance Saturday, April 21, against the Texas Rangers.

3-10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Tigers | Justin Verlander to start Saturday: Detroit Tigers SP Justin Verlander will make his second start of the spring Saturday, March 10, against the Washington Nationals....[+] Ps Casey Crosby, Octavio Dotel, Joaquin Benoit and Jose Valverde are scheduled to follow him on the mound.

News -- February 2012

2-29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Marc Rzepczynski has more confidence: St. Louis Cardinals RP Marc Rzepczynski credited RP Octavio Dotel (now with the Detroit Tigers) with helping him with his confidence...[+] down the stretch last season. 'Having Dotel there meant a lot to me,' Rzepczynski said. 'He just said, 'Go out there and trust your stuff.' I knew that I would have a (disappointing) game here and there. There was a game in the playoffs (against Philadelphia) where I gave up three singles. But I didn't let it bother me. I went out the next day with a fresh outlook.' He has a lot more confidence heading into the new season. RP Arthur Rhodes was also credited with helping the youngster.

12-9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Tigers | Octavio Dotel terms: Detroit Tigers RP Octavio Dotel will make $3 million as part of his one-year deal. The team holds a $3.5 million option for 2013...[+] with a $500,000 buyout.

12-8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Tigers | Octavio Dotel agreesThe Detroit Tigers agreed with free-agent RP Octavio Dotel (Cardinals) on a one-year deal with an option for 2013....[+]The Detroit Tigers agreed with free-agent RP Octavio Dotel (Cardinals) on a one-year deal with an option for 2013.

12-8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Tigers | More on Octavio Dotel: Updating a previous item, the Detroit Tigers are believed to have signed RP Octavio Dotel to a one-year deal worth $3 million....[+] The deal includes an option for the 2013 season.

12-7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | Octavio Dotel down to two teams: Free-agent RP Octavio Dotel (Cardinals) is choosing between two teams. The Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers may be the front-runners....[+] The Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets are also possibilities.

12-7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Tigers | Make offer to Octavio DotelThe Detroit Tigers have made an 'aggressive' offer to free-agent RP Octavio Dotel (Cardinals)....[+]The Detroit Tigers have made an 'aggressive' offer to free-agent RP Octavio Dotel (Cardinals).

12-6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mets | Frank Francisco the favorite: The New York Mets are interested in free-agent RPs Frank Francisco (Blue Jays), Jon Rauch (Blue Jays) and Octavio Dotel (Cardinals),...[+] with Francisco being the favorite of the bunch.

12-6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | More suitors for Octavio Dotel: The Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers and New York Mets are looking at free-agent RP Octavio...[+] Dotel (Cardinals). He has already met with the Tigers and Brewers.

12-5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Interested in Octavio DotelThe Milwaukee Brewers are one of two teams seriously interested in free-agent RP Octavio Dotel (Cardinals)....[+]The Milwaukee Brewers are one of two teams seriously interested in free-agent RP Octavio Dotel (Cardinals).

12-5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | In talks with Octavio DotelThe St. Louis Cardinals are in discussions in an effort to re-sign RP Octavio Dotel....[+]The St. Louis Cardinals are in discussions in an effort to re-sign RP Octavio Dotel.

11-30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mets | Strong players for Octavio DotelThe New York Mets are strong suitors for free-agent RP Octavio Dotel (Cardinals)....[+]The New York Mets are strong suitors for free-agent RP Octavio Dotel (Cardinals).

11-30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Two remaining patient with club: Free-agent SS Rafael Furcal and RP Octavio Dotel remain patient with the St. Louis Cardinals' negotiations with 1B Albert Pujols...[+] and have given them a window to sign Pujols before accepting other offers. Both would like to re-sign with the club if Pujols re-signs.

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11-29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | Several teams interested in Octavio Dotel: The Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals are among several teams interested in free-agent RP Octavio Dotel...[+] (Cardinals).

11-29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | Three teams in on Octavio Dotel: Free-agent RP Octavio Dotel (Cardinals) has garnered interest from the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers....[+]

11-23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Albert Pujols offered arbitration: The St. Louis Cardinals offered free-agent 1B Albert Pujols (Cardinals) salary arbitration, but he is most likely to decline the...[+] offer. The team also offered arbitration to free-agent SP Edwin Jackson (Cardinals), but didn't do the same for RP Octavio Dotel, SS Rafael Furcal and RP Arthur Rhodes.

News -- May 2011

5-26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Three candidates for save opportunities: Updating a previous report, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Farrell said RPs Frank Francisco, Octavio Dotel and Jon Rauch will...[+] be options when the team has save opportunities. Farrell said the situation will dictate which pitcher he will use for the save opportunity and he will use one of the pitchers if he has the hot hand.

5-26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Appear to be in committee at closer: The Toronto Blue Jays appear to be going with a closer-by-committee approach to the ninth inning, although manager John Farrell...[+] has yet to confirm that. RPs Frank Francisco, Jon Rauch, Octavio Dotel and Jason Frasor are all options.

5-25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Frank Francisco having trouble with location: Toronto Blue Jays RP Frank Francisco, who has surrendered five runs in his last two innings of work, has had trouble locating...[+] his pitches down in the zone recently. Manager John Farrell has yet to declare that Francisco is out of the closer's role. 'We haven't anointed anyone else, yet we have options to close,' said Farrell, whose club has successfully saved just 11 of its 18 opportunities this season. 'Frankie is still looked upon as a guy that will finish out games in the ninth inning, and if availability or matchups prove otherwise, then we have other options to go to.' With Francisco unavailable Wednesday, May 25, RPs Jon Rauch, Octavio Dotel and Jason Frasor could be in the mix for a save.

4-7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Octavio Dotel ready to return: Toronto Blue Jays RP Octavio Dotel (hamstring) threw in a minor league game Wednesday, April 6, and is ready to rejoin the team...[+] on their upcoming road trip, according to MLB.com's Larry Millson. 'We were able to extend him again, on purpose, as part of the plan he threw 26 pitches,' manager John Farrell said. 'He's throwing the ball very well.'

4-6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Octavio Dotel nearing return: Toronto Blue Jays RP Octavio Dotel (hamstring) will make a minor league appearance Wednesday, April 6, and join the team sometime...[+] during their upcoming road trip, according to Bill Lankhof of the Toronto Sun.

News -- March 2011

3-31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Octavio Dotel might be back April 6: The Toronto Blue Jays are hopeful that RP Octavio Dotel (hamstring) will be ready to come off the 15-day disabled list when eligible...[+] April 6, reports David Singh, of MLB.com. Dotel is dealing with a left hamstring injury, and he continues to throw in Florida trying to work his way back.

3-26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Octavio Dotel to start season on DL: Toronto Blue Jays RP Octavio Dotel (hamstring) will start the regular season on the 15-day disabled list due to his hamstring...[+] injury, reports Mike Rutsey, of the Toronto Sun. 'He's going to be a critical member of our bullpen and we want to make sure that he's full ready so it's likely we'll backdate his disabled stint,' manager John Farrell said Friday, March 25.

3-22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Frank Francisco has no structural damage: Toronto Blue Jays RP Frank Francisco (pectoral) was diagnosed with biceps tendonitis in his pectoral muscle but does not have...[+] any structural damage, according to ESPN.com's Jayson Stark. Manager John Farrell said Francisco 'probably won't be ready' for the start of the season. RP Jon Rauch is the most likely option to start the season as the closer if Francisco and RP Octavio Dotel (hamstring) are out.

3-22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Octavio Dotel pitches Tuesday: Toronto Blue Jays RP Octavio Dotel (hamstring) threw one inning in a minor league game Tuesday, March 22, but it is still unknown...[+] if he will be ready for Opening Day, according to MLB.com's Gregor Chrisholm.

3-21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Octavio Dotel to pitch Tuesday: Toronto Blue Jays RP Octavio Dotel (hamstring) is set to appear in a minor league game Tuesday, March 22, and will likely find...[+] out after his outing if he will be ready by Opening Day, according to MLB.com's Gregor Chrisholm.

3-19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Octavio Dotel to be re-evaluated Sunday: Toronto Blue Jays RP Octavio Dotel (hamstring) had a mound session Saturday, March 19, and will be re-evaluated Sunday, March...[+] 20, according to The Associated Press.

3-16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Frank Francisco to throw Saturday: Toronto Blue Jays RP Frank Francisco (pectoral) is scheduled to throw a bullpen Saturday, March 19, as he attempts to return from...[+] soreness in his right pectoral muscle, according to MLB.com's Gregor Chrisholm. Manager John Farrell still thinks Francisco is on target to be ready for Opening Day. 'Frankie again reported today feeling improved,' Farrell said. 'We feel like Saturday is a day to shoot (for) to get a bullpen in with him that will put him in line to get in a game on the 22nd.' The team has RPs Octavio Dotel, Jon Rauch, Jason Frasor and Shawn Camp available in case Francisco's injury is more serious than expected.

3-11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Octavio Dotel tweaks hamstring: Toronto Blue Jays RP Octavio Dotel (hamstring) suffered a hamstring ailment in his outing Tuesday, March 8, so the team decided...[+] to shut him down for a few days, reports Gregor Chisholm, of MLB.com. 'He felt a little twinge in the hamstring,' manager John Farrell said. 'It's a minor thing -- he's going to throw long toss on some flat ground today, so ideally we'll get him back on the mound on Sunday.'

3-10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Two bullpen spots up for grabs: The Toronto Blue Jays plan to go with seven relievers, and RPs Frank Francisco, Jon Rauch, Octavio Dotel, Jason Frasor and Shawn...[+] Camp have five of the spots, Rogers Sportsnet's Scott Carson reports. RPs David Purcey, Jesse Carlson, Brad Mills, Jo-Jo Reyes, Carlos Villanueva and Casey Janssen will battle for the final two spots. SP Marc Rzepczynski will also be in the mix if he doesn't win a rotation spot.

3-3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Octavio Dotel doesn't help cause: Toronto Blue Jays RP Octavio Dotel was roughed up for three earned runs and four hits in an inning of relief Wednesday, March...[+] 2, against the Tampa Bay Rays in his initial appearance of the spring, reports Gregor Chisholm, of MLB.com.

News -- February 2011

2-16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Three still in mix for closer's role: Toronto Blue Jays manager John Farrell indicated Tuesday, Feb. 15, that RP Frank Francisco is the favorite for the closer's role,...[+] but RPs Octavio Dotel, Jason Frasor and Jon Rauch will all get looks during the spring, reports Ken Fidlin, of the Toronto Sun.

News -- January 2011

1-26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Frank Francisco to get shot at closer job: Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos said Tuesday, Jan. 25, that newly acquired RP Frank Francisco will get a chance...[+] to close in Spring Training, reports Stephen Hawkins, of The Associated Press. 'Frank Francisco is a guy we've liked for quite some time,' Anthopoulos said. 'He has closing experience and will compete for a chance to close. This is going to be an open competition. Francisco is likely to battle offseason acquisitions RPs Octavio Dotel and Jon Rauch for the job.

1-17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | To have competition at closer: Toronto Blue Jays RPs Jon Rauch, Octavio Dotel and Jason Frasor will battle for the role of closer this year, according to MLB.com's...[+] Gregor Chrisholm.

News -- December 2010

12-29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Octavio Dotel likely to close: Toronto Blue Jays RP Octavio Dotel will be the early favorite to serve as the team's closer next season, according to MLB.com's...[+] Kelly Thesier. The team will likely officially name their closer as Spring Training approaches. RPs Jason Frasor and David Purcey could also compete for the ninth-inning duties.

12-29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Octavio Dotel deal finalized: The Toronto Blue Jays have finalized a one-year, $3.5 million contract with RP Octavio Dotel, a major-league source told FOXSports.com's...[+] Jon Paul Morosi. The contract includes a $2.75 million salary in 2011, followed by a $3.75 million club option Â with a $750,000 buyout Â for 2012.

12-27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Move closer to signing Octavio Dotel: The Toronto Blue Jays continued to 'move closer' to signing free-agent RP Octavio Dotel (Rockies) to a deal that will be in the...[+] $3.5 million range, according to MLB.com's Bailey Stephens.

12-27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Octavio Dotel could become closer: Free-agent RP Octavio Dotel (Rockies) could become the Toronto Blue Jays' closer if he signs with them, according to ESPNDeportes.com's...[+] Enrique Rojas. The chance to be a closer again is the reason Dotel considered the Blue Jays' offer over ones from the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays.

12-27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Octavio Dotel close to agreement: Free-agent RP Octavio Dotel (Rockies) and the Toronto Blue Jays are close to agreeing on a one-year contract, a source with knowledge...[+] of the negotiations said Sunday, Dec. 26. According to ESPNdeportes.com's Enrique Rojas, the deal would be almost identical to Dotel's $3.2 million base salary in 2010, with nearly half a million in performance-based incentives.

12-22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Looking to sign Octavio Dotel: Updating a previous item, the Toronto Blue Jays are trying to sign free-agent RP Octavio Dotel (Rockies), according to TSN.ca....[+] The Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays are also interested in Dotel.

12-17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Jason Frasor not guaranteed closer spot: Toronto Blue Jays RP Jason Frasor is not guaranteed the closer role for the 2011 season with the team still looking to add to...[+] the back end of their bullpen, according to MLB.com's Gregor Chrisholm. 'The market has sped up here a little bit in the past couple of days, but we need to add to the back of our bullpen,' manager John Farrell said. 'That doesn't mean that Jason Frasor couldn't serve as our closer. He has done it in the past, even though it has been in limited opportunities, but that's an area we know we need to address.' The Blue Jays have recently been linked to free-agent RP Octavio Dotel (Rockies).

News -- September 2010

9-19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | Octavio Dotel acquired from Los Angeles: The Colorado Rockies have acquired RP Octavio Dotel and cash from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for a player to be named...[+] later, according to The Associated Press.

9-19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Dodgers | Octavio Dotel traded to Colorado: The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded RP Octavio Dotel and cash to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for a player to be named later,...[+] according to The Associated Press.

9-9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Dodgers | Unlikely to bring back Octavio Dotel: The Los Angeles Dodgers are unlikely to pick up RP Octavio Dotel's $4.5 million team option for the 2011 season, according to...[+] ESPN.com's Jayson Stark. There is a $250,000 buyout on Dotel's option.

8-16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Dodgers | Hong-Chih Kuo wanted to pitch Friday: Los Angeles Dodgers RP Hong-Chih Kuo told manager Joe Torre he was available to pitch Friday, Aug. 13, but Torre did not want...[+] to use him, according to the Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez. Torre will continue to limit Kuo's time on the mound and prefers to use RP Octavio Dotel in the closer role on days when Kuo is not available.

8-13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Dodgers | Jonathan Broxton taken out of closer's role: Los Angeles Dodgers RP Jonathan Broxton will be taken out of the closer's role temporarily, with RPs Hong-Chih Kuo and Octavio...[+] Dotel being used to split the duties, according to the Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez. RP Kenley Jansen could also see a few chances. Dotel would be used in the ninth if a save situation presents itself Friday, Aug. 13. Manager Joe Torre said he wants to continue to use Broxton in close games, but he wants to take him out of the closer's role until he gets his feet under him.

News -- July 2010

7-31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Dodgers | Octavio Dotel has mutual option for 2011 season: Los Angeles Dodgers RP Octavio Dotel's option for the 2011 season became a mutual option because he was traded, according to Dylan...[+] Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times.

7-31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Pirates | Andrew Lambo acquired from Los Angeles: Updating previous reports, the Pittsburgh Pirates have also received minor league OF Andrew Lambo in the deal which sent RP Octavio...[+] Dotel to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for SP James McDonald, according to ESPN.com's Jayson Stark. In addition to Dotel, the Dodgers also received $500,000.

7-31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Pirates | Joel Hanrahan, Evan Meek to share closing duties: Pittsburgh Pirates RPs Joel Hanrahan and Evan Meek are expected to split closing duties for the team following the trade of RP...[+] Octavio Dotel to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

7-31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Pirates | James McDonald acquired from Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded SP James McDonald and a player to be named later in exchange for CL Octavio Dotel, according...[+] to MLB Network's Jon Heyman.

7-31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Dodgers | Octavio Dotel acquired from Pittsburgh: The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded CL Octavio Dotel to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for SP James McDonald and a player...[+] to be named later, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman.

7-31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Pirates | Octavio Dotel may remain with club through next season: The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly been telling other teams they are fine with keeping RP Octavio Dotel as their closer for...[+] the remainder of this year as well as next season, according to ESPN.com's Jayson Stark.

7-30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Pirates | Interest in Octavio Dotel light: Interest has been light for Pittsburgh Pirates RP Octavio Dotel lately, but the team is still more inclined to trade him over...[+] RP Joel Hanrahan, according to FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi.

7-22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Pirates | Joel Hanrahan the future closer?: Several teams are convinced that the Pittsburgh Pirates intend to trade RP Octavio Dotel and insert RP Joel Hanrahan into the...[+] closer role, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.

7-21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mets | Discussing Octavio Dotel: The New York Mets are discussing a possible trade for Pittsburgh Pirates RP Octavio Dotel, according to FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal...[+] and Jon Paul Morosi.

7-10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Pirates | Octavio Dotel blows save Friday: Pittsburgh Pirates CL Octavio Dotel blew his fourth save of the season Friday, July 9, when he allowed two hits and a run through...[+] one inning against the Milwaukee Brewers, reports The Associated Press.

7-8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Pirates | Octavio Dotel not on the block: Pittsburgh Pirates president Frank Coonelly said RP Octavio Dotel is not on this year's trading block, according to the Pittsburgh...[+] Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic. However, Coonelly said the team could move one of its other late-inning relievers.

7-4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Pirates | Octavio Dotel earns 19th save Sunday: Pittsburgh Pirates CL Octavio Dotel pitched a perfect inning and fanned one to earn his 19th save of the season Sunday, July 4,...[+] reports The Associated Press.

7-1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Pirates | Octavio Dotel earns 17th save Thursday: Pittsburgh Pirates CL Octavio Dotel earned his 17th save of the season Thursday, July 1, after throwing a scoreless inning against...[+] the Philadelphia Philles, reports The Associated Press. Dotel gave up a hit and struck out one in his appearance.

5-21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Pirates | Octavio Dotel pitching well in May: Pittsburgh Pirates RP Octavio Dotel has recorded six straight saves in May and has held opponents to a .080 batting average (2-for-25)...[+] in his last eight outings, according to MLB.com's Spencer Fordin. Dotel has not given up a run in eight straight outings, and prior to that stretch, had been scored on in six straight games.

5-9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Pirates | Octavio Dotel records save Saturday: Pittsburgh Pirates CL Octavio Dotel recorded his sixth save of the year Saturday, May 8, against the St. Louis Cardinals, according...[+] to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out two in one scoreless inning of work.

5-5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Pirates | Octavio Dotel back in action: Pittsburgh Pirates CL Octavio Dotel returned from personal leave to record the save Tuesday, May 4, The Associated Press reports....[+]

5-3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Pirates | Octavio Dotel to rejoin team Tuesday: Pittsburgh Pirates RP Octavio Dotel (personal) is expected to rejoin the team in time for the game Tuesday, May 4, according to...[+] MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch.

5-3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Pirates | Octavio Dotel away from team: Pittsburgh Pirates CL Octavio Dotel flew back to Pittsburgh to be with his wife, who was expecting to give birth Sunday, May 2,...[+] according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic.

News -- April 2010

4-30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Pirates | Slumping Octavio Dotel rests: Pittsburgh Pirates RP Evan Meek pitched a perfect ninth inning for his first major-league save Thursday, April 29, while CL Octavio...[+] Dotel was rested. Dotel has been scored upon in each of his last six appearances.

4-29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Pirates | To stick with Octavio Dotel: The Pittsburgh Pirates will stick with RP Octavio Dotel as their closer after he blew his second save of the year Wednesday, April...[+] 28, according to MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch. Dotel has allowed a run in six straight outings, and opponents are hitting .357 against him. Dotel said that he is not experiencing any physical issues. 'Don't panic with me,' Dotel said. 'I'm going to do my job. I'm going to do what I'm supposed to do. I always earn my money. It's just been a little bumpy in April.'

4-22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Pirates | Octavio Dotel allows four runs: Pittsburgh Pirates RP Octavio Dotel allowed four runs in the ninth inning in a 20-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, April...[+] 22, according to The Associated Press.